‘Let’s Quit Together’, the message in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly this Stoptober 2025

Thursday, 2 October 2025 05:00

This October, Stoptober returns in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for its 14th year, with a renewed focus on the power of community and connection.

Under the 2025 campaign theme “Let’s Quit Together”, Stoptober is calling on smokers across the nation to unite, support each other, and take the first steps toward a healthier, smoke-free future.

Stoptober is the UK's largest annual stop smoking campaign and has helped millions of people attempt to quit smoking during October since 2012.

This year’s theme emphasises the strength found in numbers. Whether it’s friends, family, colleagues, or online communities, Stoptober 2025 encourages people to quit smoking together because no one has to do it alone.

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly chief medical officer, Dr Chris Reid, said: "We know quitting isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it on your own. Stoptober is the perfect opportunity to get support and take that first step towards a healthier, smoke-free future.

“In Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly there is a wealth of local support to help you quit. So even if you don’t have a friend, colleague or family member who can stop smoking alongside you, your community network can help.”

Healthy Cornwall’s Stop Smoking Service offer free 1-2-1 support, group sessions and advice on nicotine replacement therapy. Visit www.healthycornwall.org.uk or call 01872 324200 for more information.

The Stoptober campaign is based on research that shows if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you're five times more likely to quit for good.

What’s new for Stoptober 2025?

Enhanced digital support: A revamped Stoptober app provides daily motivation, a quit progress tracker, savings calculator, and direct access to expert advice.

Peer support networks: New online communities and local events via Healthy Cornwall will help people share experiences and tips, celebrate successes, and stay accountable.

Tailored resources: Smokers can access free support based on their personal needs, including text messages, email coaching, and support via WhatsApp.

Health benefits of quitting

After 20 minutes: Heart rate begins to return to normal.

After 48 hours: Carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body.

After 2–12 weeks: Circulation improves.

After 1 year: Risk of heart disease is halved.

After 10 years: Risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker’s.

Visit www.nhs.uk/stoptober to download the free app, access tools and resources, and connect with others on the journey to quit smoking.

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